'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' – Oscar Wilde

Month: September 2016

Rihanna’s collaboration with Puma is a high fashion extravaganza as sportswear meets luxury. The love affair between baggy tracksuit bottoms and blush pink satin displays rays of SS17 heat. Whether you’re a fan of pearls or diamonds are your best friend, pair them with the lingerie inspired clothing Fenty x Puma presents such as the cute brown play suit with lace trimming or the cropped mesh-panelled corset. I predict a sell-out.

Take a glance into the future with Yang Li SS17. Minimalism makes a maximum impact with glimmering metallic fabrics and reptilian textures. Combined with a utilitarian feel of belts strapped around the arms, Yang Li presents a collection full of modernism and attitude.

Anthony Vaccarello debuts his first collection as Saint Laurent’s creative director after the departure of the extremely successful Hedi Slimane. With a rather large boots to fill, Vaccarello was under immense pressure to pursue the acceptance of the crowd and the high sales figures Slimane generated.

Saint Laurent SS17 was a safe bet. Slimane’s edgy all-black and leather jacket-wearing woman remains. However, the evening wear based collection offers beautiful design for all Saint Laurent fans. The show-stoppers were the shoes and accessories that proudly displayed the YSL logo and bought a slight look into the future of Vaccarello’s reign.

As one of the most anticipated shows of Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabbana knows how to stun their guests and fans. A youthful approach was taken to the SS17 collection but also joyously celebrated their roots with ‘Tropico Italiano’, taking inspiration from the Italian Islands.

Heavy embellishments and black lace dresses are a reoccurrence at Dolce & Gabbana shows. However, logo-printed tees and hoodies are not. The collection feels bright, young and optisimistic, like the millennial audience they are trying to attract. Yet it is done so beautifully with traditional elements of the brand staying and blending with the more youthful elements, something most major houses struggle with. It is effortless. Team your t-shirt with a metallic mini skirt, a pair of translucent knee-high socks and complete with a pair of black stilettos. The ultimate SS17 D&G woman embraces moderninity without straying from her beloved roots.

Delicate lace is steals the show and Ermanno Scervino SS17. Military-style jackets and shorts as well as buckled belts create a powerful juxtaposition of casualness and feminine power. The Ermanno Scervino woman embraces her softer side with light fabrics but displays her strength in paperbag waisted trouser suits.

“Sportswear is the future of fashion.” A statement made by Donatella Versace about the SS17 collection’s context. The aesthetic of the Italian fashion house is about the power of women and as always, was reflected in the show; 90’s supermodel Naomi Campbell made an appearance and the rest of the cast didn’t fail to impress either.

Nylon becomes sports luxe when combined with colourful leather jackets and knee-high lace sneaker-style boots. Collars are turned up to the jawline but there are still elements of the superhuman Versace woman with buckle-belted blazers and black wedges. Versace SS17 provides the chance to be any kind of woman you want to be in gracious pride.

A combination of desert tones and jade green captures the essence of raw freshness and is produced beautifully with a minimalistic theme. Layers of brown leather wrap around the waist and shirt maxi dresses feature multiple pocket detail in a utilitarian manner.